“It’s the first club where I’ve stayed for a long time.” Toure said. “After eight years of service I think it’s the right time to move on and let the kids continue to take the responsibility.

“I’m really happy, I’m delighted to be part of this football club and they’ll be looking forward to being strong next year, they’ve played fantastic football and I hope there will be more of the same next year.

“I’m delighted [to have won three Premier League titles], to be honest. When you see all the trajectory over the course of the eight years I’ve been here, it’s unbelievable. I’m very happy to be part of this football club.”

Eight-two goals in just over 300 appearances for City, Toure is a bonafide City legend, and one the fans are sad to see leave the club …

Yaya Touré has given me some of the finest moments I’ve ever witnessed as a City fan. 1) FA Cup SF April ‘11, 2) St James’ Park May ‘12 and 3) one of the best strikes I’ve ever seen, at March ‘14 League Cup. Thanks for the memories, big fella #Yaya#mcfc